P19-PT (REV. A)
ENGLISH
IN U.S.A.: Cooper Wiring Devices, 203 Cooper Circle, Peachtree City, GA 30269 • 866-853-4293 • www.corelightingcontrols.com
POWER EXTENDER DIMMING CONTROL — P19-W
TO INSTALL:
1. WARNING: To avoid fire, shock, or death: TURN OFF POWER at circuit breaker(s) or fuse(s) and test
that power is off before wiring. More than one circuit breaker can power this device. Disconnect ALL
power sources before servicing control.
2. Remove 1/2” of insulation from each circuit conductor in wallbox. Make sure that ends of conductor
are straight.
3. Connect lead wires per appropriate WIRING DIAGRAM and Figure 2 as follows: All connections to the
output terminals should be made using #12 AWG wire. Each power terminal can accept up to two (2) #12
wires. The recommended installation torque is 9.0 in.-lbs for line voltage connections.
4. Carefully position all wires to provide room in wallbox for Power Extender. All Power Extenders must
have 4-1/2” spacing above and below each unit for proper ventilation and heat dissipation (refer to
figure 4). Line voltage wiring should be at least 6 ft. away from sound or electronic equipment wiring.
Mount Power Extender to outlet box with “TOP” facing up (refer to figure 3).
1900 Box
2 Gang Raised Cover
2 Gang Raised Cover
Raised Cover
Mounting Screws
(4 Places)
Raised Cover
Mounting Screws
(4 Places)
TOP
TOP
Power
Extender
Power
Extender
Power Extender
Wallplate
Power Extender
Wallplate
Figure 2: End View
Figure 3: Front View
Figure 4: Front View Spacing
TOP
SWITCH
HOT
HOT
LOAD
TOP
NEUTRAL
INSTALLATION:
Warning: Must be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and
regulations.
Warning: If you are not sure about any part of these instructions, consult a qualified electrician.
CAUTION:
• Both lighting fixture and controller must be grounded.
• Disconnect power when servicing fixture or changing lamps.
• Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. With aluminum wire use only devices marked
CO/ALR or CU/AL.
NOTE: The power extender must be installed in a 1900 box with raised cover or a properly grounded
metal 2-gang wallbox, 3.5” deep (refer to figure 1A, 1B, 2 and 3). Depending on the application and the
number of connections, more space may be needed. If so, use an appropriate size box or box extension.
Refer to Step 4.
1900 Box
NEUTRAL
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequence energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
Figure 1B: Flush Mounting
Figure 1A: Surface Mounting
CONTROL
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Ratings: 1920VA - 120V/AC, 50-60 Hz
• Works with incandescent, magnetic low-voltage, halogen or neon/cold cathode lighting.
• Low-end adjustment available for setting the minimum brightness level.
Description
The CORE Power Extender, Cat. # P19-W will emulate the characteristics of the dimmer that is
connected to in terms of dimming range and resolution.
Compatibility:
• Box mounted dimmers: Must use a 120V, 600W Incandescent/Magnetic Low-Voltage version of the
following families: ASPIRE RF, ASPIRE, DEVINE, SKYE, TRACE and REACT.
NOTE: For dimmers that include a neutral wire, the dimmer neutral wire must be connected.
NOTE: The P19-W has a minimum level adjustment.
Green LED
Trim
Adjustment
4-1/2" (11.4 cm)
Minimum
TOP
For wallbox mounting: Refer to figure 1A.
For flush mounting: Refer to figure 1B.
For Panel Mounting (not shown), proceed as follows:
a. The enclosure must be in accordance with all local and national electrical codes.
b. Cooper Wiring Devices does not recommended using a door to enclose the front of a panel, since
this restricts airflow to the controls.
c. If mounting multiple controls in an enclosure:
• Ambient temperature with an enclosure MUST REMAIN BETWEEN 32º-104ºF.
• If not mounting in a metal enclosure, all units MUST be mounted in a wallbox.
d. To improve heat dissipation of controls, remove the faceplate from the unit.
5. Restore power at the circuit breaker or fuse.
6. Turn ON the dimmer.
7. Using the dimmer control, verify that the load DIMS and BRIGHTENS smoothly and the lamps do not flicker.
8. Attach wallplate by aligning tabs on back of plate with grooves in fins on Power Extender (refer to
figure 1A and Figure 1B). Installation is complete.
OPERATION:
The operation of P19-W follows the operation of the dimmer it is connected to. To operate the P19-W, the dimmer must be operated as follows:
ON:
Turn ON the dimmer
Turn OFF:
Turn OFF the dimmer.
DIM:
Adjust the dimmer DIM level.
BRIGHTEN:
Adjust the dimmer BRIGHTNESS level.
Air Gap:
Activating the air gap on the dimmer will cause the P19-W to turn its controlled load OFF.
CAUTION: The Power Extender will still remain powered, but it will not activate the load.
Green LED
Illuminates when load is ON
The P19-W has an air gap relay built in, therefore, the load will be disconnected by an air gap when the dimmer is OFF or the air gap
control on the dimmer is activated.
Wiring Diagram 1
120V Single Feed Wiring Application with Dimmer
Used if Dimmer/Switch has Neutral connection (
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Dimmer is mis-wired
No full range dimming
Dimmer
Power
Extender
SWITCH
HOT
LOAD
HOT
CONTROL
White
NEUTRAL
The load does not turn ON,
but the Power Extender is powered
Circuit breaker is OFF
Power wires are not connected properly.
The dimmer is OFF.
The dimmer air gap switch is activated.
The dimmer is connected to a separate circuit, and the circuit breaker is OFF.
Control Neutral (from dimmer) wire is not connected to the Neutral of the Line pair feeding
the dimmer.
Dimmer is not an incandescent, 600W dimmer or magnetic low-voltage.
Remove wallplate if necessary and ensure the Power Extender trim adjustment (refer to
Figure 3) is set to its fully counter-clockwise (ccw) minimum level
)
(Load)
NEUTRAL
The Power Extender is not powered
Hot (Black)
(120V/AC)
Black
Load
Green
Ground
INPUT
OUTPUT
LOAD
Neutral (White)
Single Feed Wiring: Line Hot can be controlled by one circuit breaker as long as
the total load does not exceed the rating of the circuit breakers.
Power
Extender
HOT
SWITCH
HOT
LOAD
CONTROL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
Dimmer
SWITCH
HOT
LOAD
CONTROL
(Load)
White
Line
Load
Green
Ground
SWITCH
HOT
HOT
LOAD
White
Black
Load
Green
Ground
INPUT
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
Power
Extender
CONTROL
NEUTRAL
Power
Extender
NEUTRAL
CONSUMER PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL CWD'S LIABILITY
UNDER ANY OTHER REMEDY PRESCRIBED BY LAW EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow
disclaimers or modifications of or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to
you. Some Canadian provinces do not allow exclusion or variance
of implied warranties so that some or all of the above limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
and province to province.
Read enclosed instructions carefully. If you have any questions
concerning use or care of this product, please write: Consumer
Service Division, Cooper Wiring Devices, 203 Cooper Circle,
Peachtree City, GA 30269.
Wiring Diagram 3:
Application with Dimmer and Two Power Extenders
HOT
COOPER WIRING DEVICES LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Cooper Wiring Devices (CWD) warrants its Power Extender to be free of defects in materials and workmanship in normal use and service for a period of five years from date of original purchase. THIS ONE YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THAT IS IN DURATION IN EXCESS OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASE). NO AGENT,
REPRESENTATIVE, OR EMPLOYEE OF CWD HAS AUTHORITY TO INCREASE OR ALTER THE OBLIGATIONS OF CWD UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service for any properly installed CWD Power Extender that proves defective in normal use send the defective Power extender prepaid and insured to Quality
Control Dept., Cooper Wiring Devices, 203 Cooper Circle, Peachtree City, GA 30269; in Canada: Cooper Wiring Devices, 5925 McLaughlin Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 1B8. CWD
Dual Feed Wiring
will repair or replace the defective unit, at its option. CWD will not be responsible under this warranty if examination shows that the defective condition of the unit was caused by
misuse, abuse, improper installation, alteration, improper maintenance or repair of damage in shipment to CWD. CWD SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTALLATION OF
THE POWER EXTENDER, OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPHot (Black)
ERTY DAMAGE, OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, OR
Line (120VAC)
(Load)
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND,
RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE POWER EXTENDER OR FOR
Neutral (White)
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
Wiring Diagram 2
PRODUCT.
120V Dual Feed Wiring Application with Dimmer
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
)
Used if Dimmer/Switch has Neutral connection (
OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AT CWD'S OPTION. IMPLIED WARHot (Black)
RANTIES (IF ANY) INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED
Line 1 (120V/AC)
(Load)
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
Neutral 1 (White)
Dimmer
TO A PERIOD ENDING ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL
Hot (Black)
Line 1 (120VAC)
OUTPUT
LOAD 1
Neutral (White)
Hot (Black)
Line 2 (120V/AC)
LOAD
Neutral 2 (White)
Dual Feed Wiring: The Input control circuit and the Output load circuit can be
supplied by two circuit breakers on a single phase or by two separate phases.
Hot (Black)
Line 2 (120VAC)
LOAD 2
Neutral (White)
Dual Feed Wiring: The Input control circuit and the Output load circuit can be supplied by two circuit breakers
on a single phase or by two separate phases. NOTE: Up to 4 Power Extenders can be connected together.